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RECIPE BOX: Picadillo Soup

January 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Beef or turkey, spicy or not, Picadillo is fun to say and better to eat on a cold day.

It’s cold outside, so Chef Dirk warms things up this week with a recipe for spicy-as-you-want-it-to-be Picadillo Soup. 

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ lb. cooked taco meat (make your favorite taco meat from )
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup frozen green beans (diced)
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup potatoes
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • 2 TBL olive oil
  • 1 TBL minced garlic
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 TBL chili powder
  • 2 15oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 3 qt chicken stock

Method 

  • Cook taco meat as you would tacos.
  • In a large stock pot, sauté the carrots, celery and onions in the olive oil until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, bring to a simmer.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Adjust the seasonings by adding more salt and pepper or more chili powder for a spicy soup. 

Makes 1 gallon. 

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Gotta Love the Gift Card!

December 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Billions of dollars in gift cards go unused every year. We're thinking that they aren't for Station Casinos.

Everyone loves gift cards. We love to give ‘em. We love to get ‘em. Want proof? Americans spend tens of billions of dollars, about $80 billion according to market research, on gift cards every year.

Why the fascination?  They’re easy. Flexible. And people can get what they really want.

Somewhat shockingly, a fair percentage of those billions of dollars go unused. Some $8 billion, or around 10 percent, in gift cards go unused nationally each year.

Here’s a solution: Give a gift card that people actually want, will use, and enjoy.

Like at – you guessed it – Station Casinos!

EASY: You can buy online or at most of our casino locations.

FLEXIBLE: Station’s gift cards can be used for thousands of choices at eight of our Las Vegas casinos including hotel stays, spas visits, restaurants, gift shops and more.

PEOPLE WANT IT: Who wouldn’t want to choose from dozens of delicious dining options, exciting Las Vegas hotel deals or smoothing spa treatments.

Happy Holidays!

Have you ever received a gift card and not used it. Tell us below.

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RECIPE BOX: Ham & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

December 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
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Each week, Dirk Hoffer, Station Casino‘s Corporate Dining Executive Chef, shares one of his favorite recipes with our blog readers. We call it “Chef Dirk’s Recipe Box.” (How’s that for originality?) This week: Ham & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients

  • ½ cup grated Swiss, Monterey Jack, or part-skim Mozzarella
  • 4 Tbl. chopped ham
  • 3 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 boneless & skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ cup seasoned or plain bread crumbs
  • 3 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Mix ham, mustard, cheese and pepper in a small bowl
  3. Cut a horizontal slit along the thin, long edge of a chicken breast half, nearly through to the opposite side
  4. Open up the breast and place ¼ of the ham and cheese mixture in the center
  5. Close the breast over the filling, pressing the edges firmly together to seal. Repeat with the remaining breasts and filling
  6. Lightly beat the egg white with a fork in a medium bowl
  7. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow glass dish
  8. Hold each breast half together and dip in egg white, then dredge in breadcrumbs**
  9. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
  10. Add chicken breasts; cook until browned on one side, about 2 minutes
  11. Place the chicken, browned side up, on a prepared baking sheet
  12. Bake chicken until it is no longer pink in the center or reads 165 degrees for about 20 minutes

**You can skip the egg white and breadcrumbs by sealing the slit with a toothpick. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and brown in the skillet, finish in the oven as directed.

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Win a Dinner for Two at a Great Las Vegas Steakhouse

December 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Charcoal Room at Santa Fe Station.

The Charcoal Room at Santa Fe Station. (Not pictured: You eating a free steak.)

We got the steak and the sizzle.

Starting the week of December 14 with the amazing Charcoal Room at Santa Fe Station, we’re giving away four steak dinners for two. The Charcoal Room is one of nine first-class Las Vegas steakhouses at Station Casinos locations.

Click to get the juicy contest details

The steak dinner giveaway is part of a meatier message from Station Casinos: A Great Steak is Just Around the Corner! In other words, you don’t have travel too far or pay too much to get the best cut of beef in Las Vegas. For instance, the four winners of this month’s steak dinners at The Charcoal Room will be able to select from Filet Mignon, New York, T-Bone or Ribeye. If you’re like me, you know you love steak but don’t know all that much about the actual cuts. Here’s a breakdown courtesy of Bryan “T-Bone” Dillon, director of luxury culinary operations at Station Casinos.

Tenderloin (Filet Mignon)
Known as the most-tender cut of beef as well as the “Cadillac of Steaks.” Extremely juicy and when cooked over high temperatures on a seasoned wood grill it produces a flavor profile that is buttery and mild with a succulent flavor and consistently great eating. This is cut from the least-used muscle on the animal and therefore doesn’t get overworked and tough.

New York Sirloin (aka New York Strip)
Bone-in or boneless, this is a lean and tender eating steak with a robust classic beef flavor absolutely perfect for people looking for a great beef experience.

Porterhouse or T-Bone
Truly the best of both worlds as it is comprised of both the tenderloin and the New York sirloin. It boasts extremely tender cuts and has exceptional beefy flavor because of the bone that runs through the center. Known as the “King of Steaks.”

Ribeye
A true steak-lovers steak: rich flavor, juiciness and tenderness with rich marbling throughout. Pan-seared or grilling produces outstanding results. One of our guests’ favorites, hands-down.

“Our steaks are certified Angus Beef, which boasts superior marbling for flavor and juiciness and is consistent in coloration and texture,” Dillon said. “Our product is graded to meet Station Casinos’ demanding specifications and is chosen only from animals that meet our standards for age, breed and finish (i.e., corn-fed an all vegetarian diet to produce consistent marbling throughout).”

Win a steak dinner for two at Santa Fe Station’s Charcoal Room. Here’s how:

• Station Casinos is giving away four (4) steak dinners for two (2) to The Charcoal Room at Santa Fe Station, (up to $80 value). One winner will be selected per week for the next 4 weeks.

• Winners must follow @stationcasinos on twitter. http://twitter.com/stationcasinos (This is important so we can notify you if you are selected a winner).

• To enter to win: using twitter, re-tweet (RT) our contest announcement posts throughout the week.

• Winners must be 21 years of age or older.

• First weekly winner will be announced on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 17.

• Second weekly winner will be announced on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 23.

• Third weekly winner will be announced on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 31.

• Remaining weekly winner announcement dates to be announced week of giveaway.

• Winners will be randomly selected and notified via Direct Message (DM) on Twitter. Winner will receive a DM from @stationcasinos with phone number to call. Details (name, phone number, email address) will be requested from winner via phone, and instructions will be given to claim and redeem certificate for steak dinner at The Charcoal Room.

• Winner must present valid identification at Santa Fe Station Rewards Center to claim certificate.

• Certificates will be available for pick-up from Santa Fe Station Rewards Center for a period of 7 days on the following Friday after announcement of winner, and redeemable at The Charcoal Room at Santa Fe Station for a period of 30 days after announcement of winner.

• To view hours and menu, visit http://www.santafestationlasvegas.com/dining/charcoal/

• Management reserves all rights.

• Enjoy Great Steaks and Happy Tweeting!

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Special Thanksgiving Meals at Station Casinos

November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Please go this way for our 2011 Las Vegas Thanksgiving Dining Guide.

Happy Turkey! Station Casinos is stuffed with Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials.

Happy Turkey! Station Casinos is stuffed with Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials.

All the trimmings with none of the cooking or dishes.

Station Casinos is extending Thanksgiving dining options at all of our casinos including a company-wide Turkey Day feast at the Feast Buffets. Be our guest and join us for a scrumptious holiday meal at your favorite Station Casinos or Fiesta location.

Here are the delicious details (and don’t forget your Boarding Pass or Amigo Card to get the nice price):

Feast Buffet at Aliante Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.

Feast Buffet at Boulder Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.

Festival Buffets at Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho
$12.99 with Amigo Card | $14.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Includes hand-carved Roasted Turkey, Glazed Ham and Prime Rib to go with all the trimmings. Fresh soups, salads, entrees and sinful desserts. Plus your favorite live-action cooking stations with over 60 fresh selections.

Feast Buffet at Green Valley Ranch
$18.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $21.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Luxurious holiday feast that includes Champagne and Mimosa. From Roasted Prime Rib with all the trimmings to an unmatched selection of shrimp and seafood to the traditional Tom Turkey.

Feast Buffet at Palace Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.

Feast Buffet at Santa Fe Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.

Sunset Station
Feast Buffet
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.

Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse
$25.00 + tax/ gratuity
Thanksgiving Menu
Includes Brined, Herb-Marinated, and Roasted Turkey Breast and Thigh with house-made dressing with oyster mushrooms, water chestnuts and herbs. Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Verts with creamy onion and bacon sauce. Turkey Demi-Glace, House-Made Whole Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream and orange-cranberry relish. Book your reservations online!

Capri Italian Ristorante
$19.99 + tax/gratuity
Thanksgiving Menu served 3pm – 9pm
Corn and Crab Chowder Soup, served with crustinis and garnished with king crab meat. Traditional Tom Turkey, white and dark meat with stuffing, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and giblet gravy. Pumpkin Pie for dessert.

Guadalajara Bar & Grille
$11.99 + tax/gratuity
Thanksgiving Menu served 3pm – 9pm
Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed vegetables and cranberry sauce. Pumpkin Pie for dessert.

Hooters
Special Thanksgiving Day hours from 11am – 6pm

Coco’s Bakery & Restaurant
Open 24 hours
Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner $11.29 +tax/gratuity
Moist, flavorful turkey breast roasted to perfection and served with all of your favorites: Hearty stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, rich turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables, tangy cranberry sauce and your choice of today’s soup or green garden salad. Includes a free slice of pumpkin pie. Children’s menus available in kid-friendly portions for $6.99. Take home a fresh baked holiday pie!

Feast Buffet at Texas Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.

Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
Feast Buffet
$18.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $21.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Luxurious holiday feast that includes Champagne and Mimosa. From Roasted Prime Rib with all the trimmings to an unmatched selection of shrimp and seafood, to the traditional Tom Turkey.

T-bones Chop House
1pm – 8pm Thanksgiving Menu
Features Herb-Marinated, Slow-Roasted All-Natural Turkey with all the trimmings.

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Talking Turkey with Chef Dirk

November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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If you have a lot of guests coming, think about cooking two small birds instead of one large one, says Chef Dirk.

Hi, my name is Dirk Hoffer and I am the Corporate Dining Executive Chef at Station Casinos. I am responsible for providing a healthy meal five days a week for approximately 250 people working at the corporate offices. When cooking for a large group of people, which might be 10 to 20 guests in your home, remember that being prepared is always the key for 20 guests or 200. This means that any dish, casseroles, breads and/or desserts should be prepared the day before if possible. This will make the day of the party less stressful and you will have time to mingle with your guests.

When choosing your holiday turkey, you’ll have to select from a fresh, frozen or the “in between” category. I know, what’s an “in between” category? The USDA ruling on labeling will explain: “Fresh turkeys have to be stored at 26 degrees Fahrenheit or above; frozen turkeys have to be stored at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Hence the “in between” category is turkeys stored between 1 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit. There is no formal name for them; some are labeled “hard chilled” or “not previously frozen.”

The National Turkey Federation says “there is no quality difference between fresh and frozen turkey.” However, freezing any meat has a disruptive effect on cell structure; when meat is frozen the ice crystals that form around the cells can cause cell damage and fluid loss, ultimately resulting in drier meat. Manufacturers make up for this by injecting a liquid “basting” solution of water, oil and seasonings prior to freezing. Such turkeys are often labeled “self basting.”

The flavor of a bird is determined by several additional factors, which may actually be more important than whether your bird is fresh or frozen. Size is the key. Smaller birds tend to be more tender. If you have a lot of guests coming, think about cooking two small birds instead of one large one.

Get the dish on our special Thanksgiving Buffet spread at your favorite Station Casinos location: Texas Station, Boulder Station, Santa Fe Station, Green Valley Ranch, Sunset Station, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, Aliante Station.

Chef Dirk’s Turkey Tips

  1. The safest method is to thaw a turkey in the refrigerator. Be sure to plan ahead; it takes 3 to 4 days for a 20-pound turkey to thaw.
  2. For a crispier skin, unwrap the turkey the day before roasting and leave it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. Cooking times will differ depending on whether your turkey was fresh or frozen. Plan on 20 minutes per pound in a 350-degree oven for a defrosted turkey and 10 to 15 minutes per pound for a fresh turkey.
  4. A turkey will cook more evenly if it is not densely stuffed. Consider adding flavor by loosely filling the cavity with aromatic vegetables, carrots, onions, celery or garlic. You may also consider tucking fresh herbs underneath the breast skin. For stuffing lovers, cook the dressing in a separate casserole dish on the side.
  5.  Before roasting , coat the outside of the turkey with vegetable or olive oil mixed with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper and tightly cover the breast with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. About 45 minutes before you think the bird is done, remove the foil from the breast to allow it to brown.
  6. The turkey is done when the deepest spot between the leg and the breast reads 180 degrees Fahrenheit. If the turkey is stuffed, check the internal temperature as well. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Remove the turkey from the oven and “tent” it with foil for at least 15 minutes before you begin carving.

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Las Vegas Restaurants: Sushi Avenue 2 now open at Santa Fe Station

November 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Sushi Avenue 2 starts rolling in November at Santa Fe Station.

LAS VEGAS – Sushi Avenue 2 will be joining the dining line up at Santa Fe Station in early November bringing the freshest sushi, oysters and sake to the guests of the Las Vegas hotel and casino.

The original Sushi Avenue opened in Las Vegas in 2004 at Flamingo and I-215 and quickly grew to be among one of the most popular local sushi restaurants in town that provides the freshest sushi at a great value. Sushi Avenue, and its second location at Santa Fe Station, are owned and operated by the very personable and hilarious executive sushi chef Bruce Lee, who is taking Sushi Avenue’s success and expanding its presence to the northwest side of town. Sushi Avenue chef Cory Ha, who assists Lee in creating the restaurant menus will also be part of the Santa Fe Station Sushi Avenue 2 leadership team.

The restaurant will offer an array of sushi, with fresh fish flown in daily, an oyster bar and a sake lounge featuring more than 20 sakes as well as a great selection of sake cocktails, beer and wine. Sushi Avenue 2 will feature many favorite dishes served at the original location, and this new outlet will also create new menu items exclusive to Santa Fe Station. Sushi Avenue favorites include: creamy spicy king crab with chipotle aioli sauce, Thai flavored seafood gumbo with crab, shrimp and andouille sausage, sashimi Carpaccio, soft-shell crab Diablo with bacon and roasted garlic sauce, miso black cod, and avocado-crusted Chilean sea bass to name a few.

Sushi Avenue 2 will be open for dinner and late-night dining Sunday through Thursday from 4pm until midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm until 1am. The restaurant will be located in the space formerly occupied by Tides Oyster bar by the north parking garage and valet area.

About Santa Fe Station
Sushi Avenue 2 will join an array of entertainment currently offered at Santa Fe Station, including CHROME showroom, an intimate 650-seat concert venue, 4949 Lounge, a hip center bar, a 16-screen movie theater, a 60-lane bowling center, several restaurants including The Charcoal Room steakhouse, Cabo Mexican Restaurant and the Feast Buffet as well as a full array of gaming including slot machines, table games, a state-of-the-art race and sports book, poker room and bingo. Santa Fe Station is located at 4949 North Rancho Dr. off U.S. 95 and Ann Road. Santa Fe Station is part of the Station Casinos family of entertainment destinations for the locals of Southern Nevada. To learn more about Santa Fe Station, visit www.santafestationlasvegas.com.

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Take the ‘Extreme Burger’ Challenge at Red Rock’s LBS

October 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
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AND STILL CHAMP! To date, no one has successfully completed the "Extreme Burger" Challenge.

Call it Man (or Woman) vs. Meat & Potato.

Think of it as a value meal on steroids.

LBS: A Burger Joint, at the Red Rock Resort Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, has issued the “Extreme Burger” Challenge…and it’s going to a take a big mouth and a strong stomach to conquer this colossal task.

Watch a competitive eater try to complete the “Extreme Burger” Challenge

See FOX 5′s television coverage

Here’s the delicious details. Anyone (one person) who can finish the new $30 Extreme Burger – six half-pound beef patties loaded with American cheese, smoked bacon, Portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, LBS burger sauce, spicy mustard, herb mayo and ghost peppers (the hottest chili in the world) on a fresh-baked sweet egg bun – eats for free. Oh, you also have to finish one pound of French fries. Oh, oh, you also have only one hour to finish.

As of this post, the “Extreme Burger” Challenge at Red Rock Resort has been attempted by a few and completed by none. Will you be the first? If not, LBS at Red Rock has a juicy menu for normal burger eaters, too.

More info about the “Extreme Burger”

All Las Vegas restaurants at Red Rock Resort

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MASTER ROLLERS: See How Hachi Prepares Perfect Sushi

October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The next sushi-rolling class at Hachi are Oct.

Don't miss the next sushi-rolling classes at Hachi on Oct. 22 & Nov. 19.

Linda Rodriguez, executive chef at Hachi Modern Japanese restaurant at Red Rock Resort, along with Sushi Chef Fernando Luna, recently shared the proper technique when rolling the perfect sushi on Channel 13′s morning news program. Click here to watch the video or read below to get in-person lessons at Hachi later this month.

COME SEE HOW HACHI ROLLS AT RED ROCK RESORT
The contemporary Japanese restaurant is dishing out exclusive sushi-rolling classes

WHO: Executive Chef Linda Rodriguez, husband and Chef de Cuisine Martin Swift and Head Sushi Chef Fernando Luna of Hachi at Red Rock Resort. Known for her modern interpretation of Japanese cuisine, Rodriguez is one of only a handful of female executive chefs at a major Las Vegas restaurant, and the first female chef to have studied under famed Chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

WHAT: This international team of chefs will be teaching you the basics on how the sushi rolls. The two-hour class will offer each participant their own area to work at with all of the ingredients at arm’s length, priced at $85 per person, plus tax.

WHEN:

  • Thursday, September 24 at 6:30pm
  • Thursday, October 22 at 6:30pm
  • Thursday, November 19 at 6:30pm

WHERE: Hachi at Red Rock Resort, located at 11011W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89135.

Space is extremely limited. For reservations, please contact 702.797.7054.

About Hachi at Red Rock Resort
Hachi’s Executive Chef, Linda Rodriguez, is one of the only female executive chefs at a major Las Vegas restaurant, and the first woman to have studied under famed Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. She is known for her modern interpretations of Japanese cuisine. An international team of chefs, including her husband Martin Swift, have joined forces and lent their various cultural backgrounds and influences to the menu, offering diners a unique culinary experience. Hachi is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 702.797.7576. Red Rock Resort is located at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd, 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. For more information about the resort, visit www.redrocklasvegas.com. To see the Hachi team in action visit www.ilovehachi.com and click on VIDEO.

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Take the “Extreme Burger” Challenge at LBS

October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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You vs. Burger: One hour to finish the Extreme Burger at LBS.

LAS VEGAS – Do you need your spicy fix? LBS: A Burger Jointi, inside the Red Rock Resort luxury Las Vegas Hotel, is adding the belly-busting “Extreme Burger” to the menu. The $30 burger comes with a twist – if you can finish it within an hour, along with the pound of French fries that accompany it, the meal is free!

The delectable monstrosity includes six half-pound beef patties loaded with American cheese, smoked bacon, Portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, LBS burger sauce, spicy mustard, herb mayo and ghost peppers on a fresh baked sweet egg bun all served with a pound of fresh hand-cut French fries.

Ghost peppers, also known as naga jolokia peppers, were confirmed by Guinness World Records to be the hottest chili in the world, making this burger one of Las Vegas’ spiciest. The “Extreme Burger” customer will be given the opportunity to finish the 4 lb, scorching hot burger and a pound of fries within one hour to receive the grand prize of having the burger re-named in their honor and be the inaugural member of the Heroes of the Hamburger wall.

“We wanted to put forth this challenge to all of the hamburger enthusiasts in Las Vegas,” said Billy Richardson, restaurateur and owner of LBS: A Burger Joint. ” ‘The ‘Extreme Burger’ is quite a feat, but we know that Vegas locals have the eating-power to rise up to the challenge.”

About LBS: A Burger Joint
LBS: A Burger Joint serves up gourmet burgers, without gourmet attitude. With its all-natural, gourmet burgers and a beer selection of more than 40 microbrew blends, LBS is a modern take on the classic American burger joint. With organic ingredients, original recipes and unparalleled guest service, LBS creates the best burger experience in Las Vegas. Using only hormone-free Hereford beef and organic turkey, house-made sauces, farm fresh, all-natural vegetables, and hand crafted buns, LBS is committed to culinary excellence. With its rugged brick, wood and leather accents, and brushed steel details, the interior of the restaurant creates a retro-cool vibe of the quintessential American roadhouse. The restaurant features a 40′ bar, a hand-blown glass steer head and Old Glory made up of more than 3,500 metal license plates. Located at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, open daily, 11a-11p. Visit www.lbsburger.com or call 702.835.9393.

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